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BREAKING NEWS
The man shot the officer in the hand after a pursuit; he was found less than 24 hours later using a thermal drone and is being held on a $10M bond
Eligible recipients include children of active-duty officers and those whose parents suffered a permanent duty-related disability
Two people came into LAPD’s Pacoima station and said they had been cleaning out the home of a family member who recently died when they found the explosives
The man had set fires at his own house as well as his neighbors’ home; when St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene they found him carrying a homemade weapon
Cobb County Police Department officers arrested the suspect after he crashed the truck into a fence
ICE officials have defended the practice of officers wearing masks, saying immigration agents have faced harassment as they have gone about their enforcement
Aaron O’Neal Shipman Jr., 25, “succumbed to a sudden illness” hours into his first day serving at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office
The proposal is intended to allow patrol officers to be deployed more effectively in the field, according to Albany officials
“There was incredible, swift action that took place,” Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve said, adding that it stopped the suspect from going into the casino to continue the rampage
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Incident highlights critical training points on vehicle stop strategy, force transitions, weapon cues and pursuit tactics
With political violence escalating, local police must take proactive steps to protect elected officials through threat detection, community partnerships and event security
A 1,325% spike in AI-related abuse cases demands stronger tools and support for law enforcement to uphold the new federal law
California’s “No Secret Police Act,” introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, would make it a misdemeanor for officers to obscure their faces
Understanding the protective protocols and legal standards that shaped agents’ response during a high-security DHS event
A Florida PD now requires supervisors to visit cops who call out sick — a policy aimed at preventing abuse and protecting officer safety, but one that could erode morale and trust
PRODUCT NEWS
Company commits to transparently propelling the power of AI in protecting people, property and places
Utah Communications Authority to implement Motorola Solutions Virtual Response statewide to speed response and prioritize 911 resources
Eric Buer recently joined LiveU as the senior director of sales and business development for the Global Public Safety division
Designed to elevate operational readiness, Rails & Rescues combines high-fidelity tactical instruction with cinematic, real-time demonstrations across two dramatically different venues
Across all dimensions, TrueAllele Casework proved capable of reliably interpreting complex NGS DNA data—paving the way for forensic labs to extend their capabilities with confidence
Traffic Enforcement
This training series aims to provide law enforcement professionals with essential knowledge on emerging trends, investigative techniques, and preventive measures related to fraudulent VINs. and document fraud
“PSTrax eliminates complacency by the user, increasing officer safety by ensuring vehicles and gear are always in top condition,” Fox Valley Metro Police Department Patrol Officer Jason Seavey said
New FAA‑certified pilot team deploys Skydio X10d drones — powered by grants and forfeiture funds — to reach incident scenes in 35–45 seconds
Optimized for peak performance, this handheld light delivers high lumen output and significantly increased candela over the previous model